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Bwoglines: Human Body Edition

By Bwog Staff on Oct 18, 2013 0 Comments

Despite what that guy who takes seven classes is telling you, sleep is actually important for health. But scientists haven’t been able to figure out why—until now. As it turns out, sleep might allow our brains time to clean out its waste. (The Verge) Watch out, humans. A bionic man—complete with synthetic organs and a […]
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CU Before We Saw You

By Bwog Staff on Oct 17, 2013 13 Comments

While scouring the internet doing anything but studying for midterms, Bwog discovered this gem from College Confidential (remember College Confidential? Junior year was a good time) about a prospective student’s concerns about the Columbia community: Subject line: Athlete Going to Columbia–Is Columbia Fun and Preppy!  I am pretty sure that I am going to Columbia for […]
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The Small Victories Of Midterms: Showering

By Courtney Couillard on Oct 17, 2013 2 Comments

Procrastinating Bwoggers Courtney Couillard and Alexander Pines teamed up to bring you the latest in our Small Victories Series. The latest victory? Finding the willpower to shower. After only hitting the snooze button two times this morning, you are feeling like Clark Kent: ready to rip off your shirt and fly over Morningside Heights.  You’re […]
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In Defense Of: Midterms

By Bwog Staff on Oct 17, 2013 4 Comments

In honor of today officially being the midterm–the true mid-point of the semester, as officiated by the registrar–Midterm Maven Britt Fossum defends the bane of your existence. I’m a little concerned that midterms need defending at all. What happened to the enthusiasm for learning and that high school grind to excel? What did you think […]
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SGA: Just Another Manic Monday…

By Bwog Staff on Oct 17, 2013 1 Comments

*…on which very little happened at the SGA meeting. There was a fruit and cheese platter, though, so that’s worth acknowledging. Bwog’s own Lauren Beltrone suppressed her instinctual desire to inhale cubes of Manchego alone in the corner and wrote this this article for you instead. Our special guest on Monday was none other than […]
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Upcoming Production: Playgrounds, a World-Premiere

By Bwog Staff on Oct 17, 2013 4 Comments

This weekend, the Columbia University Players will be presenting Playgrounds, a world-premiere play based on the playwright’s own experience as a nanny in Brooklyn. Bwog recently sat in on a rehearsal to investigate.  In CUP’s official blurb, director Lilla Goettler BC ’14 explains that the piece “tells the story of Justine, a young woman who […]
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I Wonder…: A Review

By Bwog Staff on Oct 17, 2013 0 Comments

We had this crazy premonition that something like this might happen today. That’s right, it’s the first preview of  the November issue of The Blue and White magazine!!! With features on SWS, endangered languages in the Ivy League, and a conversation with Rick MacArthur, the new issue is sure to shock, awe, and amaze. We’ll whet your […]
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Bwoglines: Shutdown is Over! Edition

By Bwog Staff on Oct 17, 2013 3 Comments

Aaaaaaaand the government shutdown is finally over!  You can all get back to studying for midterms browsing the USDA website and other such excitement. (NYTimes) Remember when we interviewed composer and Columbia grad Nico Muhly recently?  Well, he recently had an Ask Me Anything on reddit and was asked the crucial question: oral sex or cheese?  Rather […]
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Mad Libs: Getting an Extension Edition

By Bwog Staff on Oct 16, 2013 4 Comments

Momma Bwog knows school is stressful, and she knows that sometimes, you just don’t feel like doing work/would rather watch old episodes of Charmed. So here is Bwog’s template for asking your professor for an extension–insert your own words for every underlined phrase. Dear Professor _____, I am in your boring giant lecture class. I’m […]
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Rejoice! Early Decision Deadline Extended

By Bwog Staff on Oct 16, 2013 11 Comments

The following is an email that was sent to prospective students by the Columbia University Office of Undergraduate Admissions: Dear XXX, Thank you for your interest in Columbia University. If you are considering applying Early Decision to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering, please note that we are extending our deadline for applications and all supporting […]
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Spirit Day Sw@gger

By Bwog Staff on Oct 16, 2013 10 Comments

For those of you who haven’t left your spot in Watson, this Thursday, October 17th, from 2-4pm is the first day of Homecoming Weekend 2013! Check out the FB event page here. If you go to the Van Am Quad, (that cute little lawn in front of Hamilton), wearing Columbia/Barnard gear, you can get: FREE INSOMNIA COOKIES FREE Chipotle Buy 1, […]
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Lecture Hop: World Leaders Forum on Women’s Work-Life Balance

By Bwog Staff on Oct 16, 2013 1 Comments

Sometimes Bwog can’t get enough feminism.  And by that, we mean generally speaking insofar as feminism means being a DSpar fangirl and Bwog’s role within the walls of a women’s college.  On occasion, Bwog does find some feminism on the other side of Broadway.  On Monday, Bwog’s resident Columbia feminist Roberta Barnett checked out a […]
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Field Notes: Homecoming Edition

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Back Of The Envelope: How Many Sign-Ins In EC?

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CCSC Supports Student Unionization Efforts, Creates Hereditary Titles

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Bwoglines: Fajita Stealing Edition

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Threats Of Disciplinary Action For CUCR Protesters

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Runway Warriors: RISE

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This Week’s Blissful Bucket List

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Where Art Thou: This Is Your Brain On Music

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